Questions answered by R. Matthew Stewart

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Do I need to provide my social security number to receive an award of costs/reimbursement of filing fees?

R.'s answer | Answered on August 28, 2015

Perhaps I am not understanding the question correctly as written. But why does the fact that they are asking for a Social Security Number to issue...

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I need a Disability Lawyer. I have been off work for 12 months in a row due to pain in my arm that i have had surgery on twice.

R.'s answer | Answered on August 26, 2015

All previous lawyers commenting are right in that you should speak with an experienced local attorney. There are a number of factors beyond what...

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2nd time applying, got approved for Social Security Disability, but was told will not be getting any back pay.

R.'s answer | Answered on August 25, 2015

Your facts do not state whether you had an attorney or not. I assume that if you do this will not be new information. Back pay in Supplemental...

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Can I be made to pay child support even though im on social security?

R.'s answer | Answered on August 25, 2015

As one of the responding attorneys has noted from your state of Ohio, it depends on how your state handles it. The interaction between these...

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How long do decision writers for Social Security take? I've been waiting 7 months. Is this normal?

R.'s answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

While 7 months is a long time, I've certainly waited longer. The post hearing posture of the case is important. If post hearing consultative exams...

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My adult son needs to re-file for SSA Disability. He has earned enough credits over the years to qualify. He is 41 years old.

R.'s answer | Answered on August 20, 2015

You bring up factors that come up often in Social Security cases. Each case is very fact specific. Whether to treat brief periods of attempts to...

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Ssi question

R.'s answer | Answered on August 19, 2015

It would likely benefit you to make an in person interview at some point with an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer. Neither you nor...

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I was approved for SSA in May they required a payee. My son abused this and I had him removed on Monday. Now SSA has suspended

R.'s answer | Answered on August 17, 2015

Because you did get a letter from your doctor stating no representative payee is required and you can handle your own money, it may turn out that...

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To prove discrimination, would you have to get an attorney outside the social security disability expertise?

R.'s answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

When my clients are frustrated about the endless forms they are required to fill out, I remind them that not everything that is important will...

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Am I getting disability?

R.'s answer | Answered on August 14, 2015

Having worked in this practice area for a while, I have seen quite a few files. Even if a case is being reviewed closely for a favourable decision,...

R. Matthew Stewart's Answers (117)

Do I need to provide my social security number to receive an award of costs/reimbursement of filing fees?

I need a Disability Lawyer. I have been off work for 12 months in a row due to pain in my arm that i have had surgery on twice.

2nd time applying, got approved for Social Security Disability, but was told will not be getting any back pay.

Can I be made to pay child support even though im on social security?

How long do decision writers for Social Security take? I've been waiting 7 months. Is this normal?

My adult son needs to re-file for SSA Disability. He has earned enough credits over the years to qualify. He is 41 years old.

Ssi question

I was approved for SSA in May they required a payee. My son abused this and I had him removed on Monday. Now SSA has suspended

To prove discrimination, would you have to get an attorney outside the social security disability expertise?

Am I getting disability?